Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states, "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law." Over the years, the Supreme Court of India has significantly expanded the scope of Article 21 to include a wide range of rights that are considered essential for a dignified life. This includes the right to privacy, which was explicitly recognised as a fundamental right flowing from Article 21 by a nine-judge bench in the K.S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India case in 2017.
Article 21 of Indian Constitution secures :
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22), including Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21))
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Answer: D. Right to life, personal liberty and right to pri‐ vacy
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